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December 7 - December 11

Cheapest

Best

SDF - New Orleans

$474

$134

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December 7 - December 14

SDF - New Orleans

$467

$139

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November 16 - December 11

SDF - New Orleans

$167

$139

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November 16 - December 4

SDF - New Orleans

$170

$139

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December 11 - December 14

SDF - New Orleans

$480

$144

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November 16 - December 14

SDF - New Orleans

$167

$144

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October 5 - October 30

Earliest

SDF - New Orleans

$172

$160

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October 5 - October 16

Earliest

SDF - New Orleans

$179

$160

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October 19 - October 30

SDF - New Orleans

$187

$164

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October 26 - October 30

SDF - New Orleans

$212

$164

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Insights for flights from Louisville to New Orleans

For cheap flights from Louisville to New Orleans, fares typically range from $143–$184, with a median of $158. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, making it a favorable time to consider booking. Approximately 30% of recent fares on this route were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive offers are regularly available.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Louisville to New Orleans? The data shows that March is the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $64. January also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $82, followed by November at $134. These months present the best opportunities for finding lower prices on this route.

A significant majority of itineraries from Louisville to New Orleans are non-stop, with almost all itineraries being non-stop, accounting for 72.3% of recent fares. For the remaining itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How long is the flight from Louisville to New Orleans? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 3h 55m. This duration reflects the overall travel time, considering both direct flights and those with one or more stopovers.

The route from Louisville to New Orleans covers a distance of 1000 kilometers, which is considered a short-haul flight. This distance typically translates to shorter travel times and more frequent flight options compared to longer routes.

How much is a round trip from Louisville to New Orleans

Regular price: $318 - $497

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Louisville to New Orleans is $318 to $497. The current lowest deal is $134 with Breeze Airways, for travel from Dec 7-Dec 11.

now $134

Low $318

High $497

The cheapest time to fly from Louisville to New Orleans

The cheapest month to fly from SDF to MSY is March, with a median price of $64. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $407. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $64

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Flights from $407

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Direct flights from Louisville to New Orleans

Breeze Airways

Last-minute flights going from Louisville to New Orleans

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SDF - New Orleans

Louisville (SDF) - New Orleans (MSY)

American Airlines

$337

$358

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SDF - New Orleans

Louisville (SDF) - New Orleans (MSY)

American Airlines

$326

$358

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SDF - New Orleans

Louisville (SDF) - New Orleans (MSY)

$304

$309

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SDF - New Orleans

Louisville (SDF) - New Orleans (MSY)

$304

$319

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SDF - New Orleans

Louisville (SDF) - New Orleans (MSY)

$310

$309

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SDF - New Orleans

Louisville (SDF) - New Orleans (MSY)

American Airlines

$318

$356

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Louisville to New Orleans

4 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 11

$474 → $134

72%

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

$480 → $144

70%

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

$467 → $139

70%

7 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 22

$677 → $389

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Louisville to New Orleans

Louisville - New Orleans route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Louisville to New Orleans are below the typical level at $134.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest at $64

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Louisville to New Orleans, with a median price of $64.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 3h 55m

The median flight time from Louisville to New Orleans is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

Direct flights are dominant on this route, making up 72.3% of deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Breeze Airways offers direct flights

Breeze Airways is one of the airlines offering direct flights on the Louisville to New Orleans route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Louisville to New Orleans are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

Louisville main airports to depart from

Louisville International (SDF)

Cheapest

Louisville International offers flights to New Orleans, providing a convenient departure option.

📍 ~10 km from Louisville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$134

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Louisville.

📍 ~18 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$134

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Gulfport–Biloxi International (GPT)

Consider Gulfport–Biloxi International for direct access via the I-10 corridor, offering full cabin class variety.

📍 ~135 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$305

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

Baton Rouge Metropolitan is a major regional hub with consistent service, very close to the New Orleans metropolitan area.

📍 ~120 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$379

Lafayette Regional (LFT)

Lafayette Regional is a reliable alternative for travelers on the western side of the New Orleans area.

📍 ~200 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$308

Mobile Regional (MOB)

Mobile Regional is a good alternative for eastbound travelers, providing a decent selection of legacy carriers.

📍 ~200 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$389

Pensacola International (PNS)

Cheapest

Pensacola International offers significantly higher passenger volume and flight options, often with competitive pricing.

📍 ~300 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$223

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans

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$2,319

From SDF

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New Orleans, United States

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$2,710

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Louisville to New Orleans is 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, tickets bought in this window had an average price of $165. In contrast, tickets purchased 14-27 days out averaged $289, and those bought 28-59 days in advance averaged $323. Planning ahead can result in significant savings on this route.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Louisville to New Orleans is considered to be $143 or less. The median price for this route was $158. Fares at the 75th percentile were around $184, indicating that prices can vary significantly. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares at or below the $143 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Louisville to New Orleans are March and January, with median prices of $64 and $82 respectively. November also offered a relatively good median price of $134. The annual median price for this route is $158, so these months typically provide opportunities for more affordable travel.

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Insights for flights from Louisville to New Orleans

How much is a round trip from Louisville to New Orleans

The cheapest time to fly from Louisville to New Orleans

Direct flights from Louisville to New Orleans

Last-minute flights going from Louisville to New Orleans

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Louisville to New Orleans

Popular Airports to fly from Louisville to New Orleans

Louisville - New Orleans route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

March is historically cheapest at $64

Median flight time is 3h 55m

Direct flights are dominant

Breeze Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Louisville main airports to depart from

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans

Best Elite deals to New Orleans

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